TOWN OF MISHICOT – Two individuals were arrested Saturday evening after a series of altercations leading to a gun being discharged.

According to the Manitowoc County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were called to a residence on Cherney Road at 6:45 p.m. on Saturday due to an altercation between two men.

According to the report, the two individuals, ages 21 and 28 and both of rural Mishicot, became involved in a physical fight resulting in the 28-year-old being hit in the head with a beer bottle. The 21-year-old left the residence and went to a nearby house to seek assistance from a friend.

The older male followed the younger man to the second house and attempted to assault him with a knife, according to the report. The older male eventually left the house, but returned 20 minutes later armed with a rifle and forced his way into the residence. The older man threatened to shoot the younger man, which resulted in a physical fight in which the rifle went off, causing a bullet to strike a cabinet, the release indicated.

Law enforcement and emergency responders arrived on scene shortly after the third altercation. The two men were transported to a local hospital for treatment of injuries and were later transported to Manitowoc County Jail.

The 21-year-old faces criminal charges of disorderly conduct and battery. The 28-year-old faces criminal charges of attempted first-degree intentional homicide, recklessly endangering safety, battery and criminal damage to property, according to the report.